EASTERN GREEK TERRACOTTA MARROWS.

Lot no. 697

Estimate: £750 - £1,500

Sale date : 11/30/2025 at 2:00 PM

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Archaeology and Antiquities

Description

EASTERN GREEK TERRACOTTA MARROWS. Ca. 450 BC. A pair of terracotta model food offerings in the shape of marrows. These were likely votive dedications, possibly part of a model basket containing various fruits such as pomegranates, apples, and figs. For similar see: The British Museum, Accession Number: 1864,1007.11. Size: 110-120mm x 30-40mm; Weight: 170g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Robert R. Bigler, Switzerland; Ex. collection A. Obrecht, Solothurn/Switzerland. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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